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Rock climbers and hikers who pack in all their water will find Vedauwoo hard to beat in summer. Turtle Rock Trail starts right at the campground, the walk-in tent sites sit close to the formations, and sunsets light up the granite in gold.
Vedauwoo Campground (Wy)
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8,300 ftPrice
$20/night
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8,300 ftPrice
$20/night
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Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
RV Friendly
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$20.00 - $20.00 / night
Campsite Fees
RV Nonelectric : $20.00; Standard Nonelectric: $20.00; Tent Only Nonelectric: $20.00; walk to: $20.00. Plus Recreation.gov reservation transaction...
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Vedauwoo Campground (Wy)
Vedauwoo Campground (Wy)
41.1568, -105.3769
Nearby places
Laramie: 15.8 miles (via I-80 east to Vedauwoo Road/exit 329)
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About Vedauwoo Campground (Wy)
RV details
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No electric, water, or sewer hookups means self-sufficient only. RVers who need services will find nothing here. Reviewer sentiment has been slipping lately, crowds can pack the loops on summer weekends, and some highway noise carries into camp after dark.
From the U.S. Forest Service
Reference information about Vedauwoo Campground (Wy) sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
Overview
<p><img alt="alt=" src="https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd795164.jpg" style="width: 30%; height: 30%; float: right" />The campground is composed of two loops, winding around the boulders, slabs and cliffs of the Vedauwoo rock formation. The formation is made up of 10 square miles of weathered Sherman granite, providing lots of space to explore. There are 28 campsites with tables, fire rings, trash pick up and vault toilets. This area is constructed to blend in with the natural beauty of the surroundings. The vegetation is a variety of Limber pine, Engleman spruce, Douglas fir, and Aspen. Potable water is available inside the RV campground, look for the water pump. There is access to rock climbing and a nature trail through the rocks.</p><p>The general area was once used as a hideout for outlaws. Native Americans thought playful spirits piled up the boulders.Some of the campsites are so secluded, one might feel the "outlaw's spirit." </p><div class="usa-alert usa-alert--info usa-alert--slim"><div class="usa-alert__body"><p class="usa-alert__text">This site was approved for a fee change - <a class="usa-link" href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/mbr/fire/?cid=FSEPRD1092198">Click here for more information</a></p></div></div>
About the campground
The elevation is 8,200 ft. The campground is composed of two loops, winding around the boulders, slabs, and cliffs of the Vedauwoo rock formation which comprises 10 square miles of weathered Sherman granite. The vegetation is a variety of Limber pine, Engelmann spruce, Douglas fir and aspen. The general area was once used as a hideout for outlaws. Native Americans thought playful spirits piled up the boulders. Some of the tent sites are so secluded, one might feel an "outlaw's spirit." This is a well designed, attractive campground with sites well separated and providing privacy. It seems the Forest Service went out of its way to design the campground in a manner that is in keeping with the surrounding area. All the tent sites are walk-ins. The campground is an excellent location for rock climbing and hiking.
Seasons & access
Open early May through late October
Facilities
One of the five spigots is a hand pump.
RV information
The parking aprons are paved.
Directions
From Laramie, WY, at the intersection of US Rt. 287 and Interstate 80 (Exit 313), take Interstate 80 east 15.8 to Vedauwoo Rd. (Exit 329). Take Exit 329 to stop sign and turn left onto Vedauwoo Rd. and go 1.2 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.3 miles to campground.
- National Forest
- Bow National Forest
- Ranger District
- Laramie
- Elevation
- 8200
- Rate
- $10 per day
- Maximum Stay
- 14
About Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG
Context for the broader area surrounding Vedauwoo Campground (Wy), sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
<p>Welcome to Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland! Visitor opportunities abound on almost 2.9 million acres of National Forest System lands.</p> <p>The Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests provide year-round recreation opportunities for you. These activities include hiking, biking, camping, horseriding, OHV riding, fishing and hunting, just to name a few. Beautiful vistas await sightseers and photographers.</p> <p>The topography varies greatly within the national forests. Elevation ranges from 5,500 to 12,940 feet. The climate ranges from semi-arid at low elevations to colder and less arid in the high country. Frost may occur at any time, and visitors to the higher elevations should be prepared for harsh weather, including snow and high winds, even during the summer months.</p> <p>The Thunder Basin National Grassland provides unique opportunities for recreation, including hiking, sightseeing, hunting, and fishing. There are no developed campgrounds; however, dispersed camping is allowed. Elevation on the national grassland ranges from 3,600 to 5,200 feet, and the climate is semi-arid.</p> <p><strong><strong>The following recreation conditions report includes a sampling of our recreation sites. For information on specific sites or areas, use the link to the right or search by activity in the lefthand search bar. </strong></strong></p>
